Racket Control Strategies
•Year 4
•Tennis
•Check grip size is appropriate for student hand size
Alternative: Table tennis bats, badminton rackets for smaller hands
Use slower balls for better control and longer rallies
Alternative: Foam balls, low-compression tennis balls for beginners
Used to mark court boundaries and target areas
Alternative: Spots, markers, rope
Height approximately 60-80cm for modified courts
Alternative: Benches turned on side, PE equipment posts
A tennis shot played with the palm of the hand facing the direction of the shot
A tennis shot played with the back of the hand facing the direction of the shot
Hitting the ball to areas of the court where your opponent is not positioned
Balanced stance with knees slightly bent, racket up, ready to move in any direction
Returning to the centre of the court after playing a shot to be ready for the next ball
A sequence of shots exchanged between players until a point is won
Understanding where pupils are coming from and where they're going
Angles of shots, court geometry, scoring systems, statistical analysis of successful shots
Forces in racket swing, ball trajectory physics, reaction time and movement
Spatial awareness, court mapping, directional language (left, right, forward, back)
Fair play, resilience in competition, cooperation with partners, managing competitive emotions
Position centrally to observe all mini courts, move between courts during practice
Watch for correct shot selection, tactical awareness, and safe play
["Step in if competitive intensity becomes too high", "Correct technique if risk of injury or poor learning", "Support students struggling with tactical concepts"]
Use exaggerated movements to show tactical concepts, involve students in demonstrations
Multiple mini courts 8m x 6m with 2m safety zones between courts
Dry, even surface free from debris, good grip for quick directional changes
Stop activity immediately, assess injury, provide appropriate first aid, contact office if serious
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